1823

Events

January

• January 6: Greek forces defeat the Ottomans at Akrata.
• January 15: Georgios Karaiskakis defeats the Turks at the Battle of Agios Vlassis.

March

• March 29: The Second National Assembly commences its work in Astros of Kynouria.

April

• April 13: The temporary Constitution of Epidaurus is revised by the Second National Assembly, which convenes in Astros of Kynouria.

July

• July 16: Lord Byron leaves Genoa for Greece.

August

• August 9: The Battle of Kefalovriso takes place during the Greek War of Independence. Markos Botsaris is killed.
• August 20: Cretans battle with Turks at Amourgeles during the Greek War of Independence.

December

• December 2: The United States recognize de facto the Greek Revolutionary Council
• December 29: Lord Byron arrives in Messolonghi.

Deaths

• August 9: Markos Botsaris, hero of the Greek War of Independence.